Computational astrophysical practical course (Numerikum)

Content:

Numerical methods for solving astrophysical problems in hydrodynamics, stellar dynamics, cosmic rays or dust physics related to current research at the Zentrum für Astronomie und Astrophysik. Students will write small programs as well as work with existing programs (written in Fortran90).

Conditions:

Programming knowledge is required to participate in this course. Knowledge of the Physics / B.Sc. Module „Einführung in die Astronomie und Astrophysik“ advised.

Performance:

Two-hour lecture

Target group:

Postgraduate practical course on astronomy and astrophysics. Practical part of the module „Advanced Astronomy and Astrophysics“ (Physics / Master).

One can choose – if possible – between the PR Astrophysical practical course and PR Computational astrophysics practical course. Open also for all students with interest in astronomy and astrophysics. (Note: empowering to participate is limited!)

Constitutes a module for the Master course only together with two accompanying lectures.

Sonstige Studierende mit Interesse an Astronomie und Astrophysik.

Note:

Empowering to participate is limited and is done in sequence of registration! Please send for registration an e-mail to numerikum@astro.physik.tu-berlin.de specifying the name and the time of the practical course (FU-Numerikum, Mo 14-18).